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iPad 4th generation won’t connect to personal hotspot on iPhone XR running iOS 16

iPad 4th generation won’t connect to personal hotspot on iPhone XR running iOS 16?

iPad (4th gen) Wi-Fi

Posted on Oct 8, 2022 8:11 PM

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Posted on Oct 9, 2022 2:02 AM

If you are experiencing difficulties with older models of iPad connecting to your iPhone hotspot, ensure that the iPhone hotspot settings are configured for “maximum compatibility”:

Settings > Personal Hotspot > Maximum Compatibility - set to ON


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iPad 4th generation won’t connect to personal hotspot on iPhone XR running iOS 16

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